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Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,180

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $8,638

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,167

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $8,287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportForesterForester
TrimWRX STI2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,995 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $33,010 $24,930 $26,116
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 192   183
Bodyside moldings 198    
Universal garage door opener 85   87
Satellite radio 453 445 445
Roof rack 250    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   42  
Rear spoiler   353 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125   119
Bodyside moldings 129    
Universal garage door opener 55   56
Satellite radio 340 334 334
Roof rack 150    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   28  
Rear spoiler   230 230
Options (change) 1,178 840 1,068
Options (change) 799 592 739
Destination 645 645 645
Total Price $36,818 $28,180 $29,608
Total Invoice $34,454 $26,167 $27,500

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,553
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,203
Model Year200820082008
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportForesterForester
TrimWRX STI2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine305hp H4173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6A4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 10120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$36,818$28,180$29,608
Adjustments for Features-725-6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,093$27,540$29,608
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,068
Total Invoice$34,454$26,167$27,500
Adjustments for Features-678-5940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,776$25,573$27,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,927

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820082008
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportForesterForester
TrimWRX STI2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
4-speed automatic $800 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential$275  
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Hood scoop$100 $100
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Trip computer$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,500$5,415$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-678-5940

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in99.4 in
Length173.8 in176.6 in
Width68.5 in68.3 in
Height58.5 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,065 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.4 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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